The organization, through its legal representative, lawyer Antonio Benítez Ostos, has called for a comprehensive investigation to determine political and legal responsibilities. Similar documents have been filed with the Railway Accident Investigation Commission and the Andalusian Ombudsman, broadening the scope of the complaints.
Sources from the association confirmed that these facts will be presented to the Montoro Court of First Instance in Córdoba, which is currently investigating the accident. The possibility of "patrimonial responsibility for an abnormal functioning of the Public Administration" is being considered if the alleged irregularities are confirmed.
The communication malfunction with emergency services also occurred at the state level.
The submitted letter is based on a preliminary report by the Guardia Civil, which analyzes recordings from emergency operators, including the 112 Andalucía Emergency Center and the 112 Madrid Emergency Center. This report reveals significant initial confusion, with calls regarding the Alvia train being misinterpreted or confused with the Iryo train.
One of the most critical aspects highlighted is that 061 personnel in Córdoba had to manage calls "with paper and pencil" and "with personal phones" due to a computer system blockage and lack of contact with 112. The association emphasizes that only the professionals' experience prevented a greater disaster.
Only the actions of the professionals, with many years of experience, made it possible to get through what was technically a chaos.
The association stresses that these issues are not new to the Andalusian system, having been previously reported without response. This lack of prior attention to warnings about structural deficiencies in the emergency system gains particular relevance after the January 18 incident.
The document also points to the non-compliance with basic communication protocols, with sources close to the rescue operation asserting that information did not flow correctly between the Andalusian Security and Emergency Management Agency (Asema) and the Córdoba Command's Operational Services Center (COS). This reportedly delayed the transmission of vital data regarding the number and condition of victims.
The entity suggests that this "extremely serious lack of coordination and immediate assistance" could have led to a higher number of casualties and more severe injuries, hypothesizing that "if the previous protocols had not failed, the magnitude of the consequences of the accident would have been smaller".
The claims are legally based on the constitutional right to health protection (Article 43) and the fundamental right to life (Article 15). The association requests an immediate review of the action plan, urgent correction of system deficiencies, and a thorough investigation to establish responsibilities.
